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Audi A3 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2008–2013) — Second Generation Restyling 2

The second facelift of the Audi A3's second generation covers three body styles — the open-top Cabrio plus three- and five-door hatchbacks — pairing compact premium packaging with a broad choice of engines and gearboxes.

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Audi A3 Engines and Transmissions

Audi A3 engine options span small turbocharged petrol units and economical diesels. A 1.4 MT Cabrio with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive suits relaxed driving, while a 1.6 AT Cabrio adds an automatic. The 2.0 S-tronic three-door diesel combines a fast-shifting robotic transmission with all-wheel drive for extra traction.

Cabrio — Audi A3 Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Audi A3 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	200 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 S-tronic	Gasoline	1595 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	148 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1598 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1798 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	148 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 S-tronic	Diesel	1968 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	320 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1197 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	148 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1968 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1968 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 S-tronic	Gasoline	1798 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	250 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
2.0 S-tronic	Gasoline	1984 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD

Hatchback 5-door — Audi A3 Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Audi A3 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1798 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 S-tronic	Gasoline	1984 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Robotic	AWD
3.2 S-tronic	Gasoline	3189 cm³	250 hp	184 kW	320 N⋅m	Robotic	AWD
1.6 S-tronic	Diesel	1598 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	250 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1968 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1968 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1968 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	350 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1968 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	350 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.0 S-tronic	Diesel	1968 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	350 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1984 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1197 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	200 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	148 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1598 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	105 hp	78 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1968 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1984 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1798 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1984 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1598 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	230 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1598 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 S-tronic	Diesel	1896 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	250 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
2.0 S-tronic	Diesel	1968 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	320 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
1.2 S-tronic	Gasoline	1197 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	175 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
1.4 S-tronic	Gasoline	1390 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	200 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
1.8 S-tronic	Gasoline	1798 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	250 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
2.0 S-tronic	Gasoline	1968 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
3.2 MT	Gasoline	3189 cm³	250 hp	184 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.0 S-tronic	Diesel	1968 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	320 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
2.0 S-tronic	Gasoline	1984 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
1.6 S-tronic	Gasoline	1595 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	148 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD

Hatchback 3-door — Audi A3 Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Audi A3 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1197 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1968 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	148 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1798 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1968 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1598 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	230 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1598 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 S-tronic	Diesel	1896 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	250 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	200 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1798 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 S-tronic	Gasoline	1984 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Robotic	AWD
3.2 MT	Gasoline	3189 cm³	250 hp	184 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.6 S-tronic	Diesel	1598 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	250 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1968 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1968 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1968 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	350 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 S-tronic	Diesel	1968 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	350 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1968 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	350 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.0 S-tronic	Diesel	1968 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	350 N⋅m	Robotic	AWD
1.2 S-tronic	Gasoline	1197 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	175 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
1.4 S-tronic	Gasoline	1390 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	200 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
1.8 S-tronic	Gasoline	1798 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	250 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
2.0 S-tronic	Gasoline	1984 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
1.6 S-tronic	Gasoline	1595 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	148 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
3.2 S-tronic	Gasoline	3189 cm³	250 hp	184 kW	320 N⋅m	Robotic	AWD
2.0 S-tronic	Diesel	1968 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	320 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD

Audi A3 Dimensions

Cabrio — Audi A3 Dimensions

Cabrio Audi A3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.4 MT	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	1285 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
1.6 S-tronic	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	1260 kg	1820 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	1320 kg	1880 kg	120 mm
1.8 MT	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	1425 kg	1925 kg	140 mm
1.6 AT	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	1475 kg	1975 kg	140 mm
1.2 MT	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	1280 kg	1765 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	1205 kg	1765 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	1280 kg	1840 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	1340 kg	1900 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	1360 kg	1920 kg	140 mm
1.8 S-tronic	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	1450 kg	1950 kg	140 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4238 mm	1765 mm	1424 mm	2578 mm	1370 kg	1930 kg	140 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Audi A3 Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Audi A3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1345 kg	1905 kg	140 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1455 kg	2015 kg	140 mm
3.2 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1535 kg	2095 kg	140 mm
1.6 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1435 kg	1910 kg	120 mm
1.9 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1335 kg	1895 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1380 kg	1940 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1470 kg	2030 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1380 kg	1940 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1480 kg	2040 kg	140 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1410 kg	1970 kg	Not provided
2.0 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1435 kg	1935 kg	140 mm
1.2 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1360 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
1.4 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1410 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1330 kg	1830 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1430 kg	1930 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1425 kg	1925 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1475 kg	1975 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1320 kg	1880 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1380 kg	1865 kg	120 mm
2.0 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1430 kg	1990 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1280 kg	1840 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1280 kg	1840 kg	140 mm
1.9 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1320 kg	1880 kg	140 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1370 kg	1930 kg	140 mm
1.2 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1345 kg	1870 kg	140 mm
1.4 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1285 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
1.8 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1335 kg	1895 kg	140 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1360 kg	1920 kg	140 mm
3.2 MT	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1535 kg	2095 kg	140 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1485 kg	1940 kg	120 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	1435 kg	1935 kg	140 mm
1.6 S-tronic	4286 mm	1765 mm	1423 mm	2578 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm

Hatchback 3-door — Audi A3 Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Audi A3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.2 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1320 kg	1870 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1360 kg	1920 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1245 kg	1805 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
2.0 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1470 kg	2030 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1320 kg	1880 kg	120 mm
1.6 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1320 kg	1880 kg	120 mm
1.9 S-tronic	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1435 kg	1910 kg	120 mm
1.9 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1335 kg	1895 kg	120 mm
1.4 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1245 kg	1820 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1305 kg	1865 kg	140 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1415 kg	1975 kg	140 mm
3.2 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1495 kg	2055 kg	140 mm
1.6 S-tronic	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1300 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1340 kg	1900 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1430 kg	1990 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1340 kg	1900 kg	140 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1370 kg	1930 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1440 kg	2000 kg	140 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	Not provided	1930 kg	120 mm
1.2 S-tronic	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1290 kg	1775 kg	140 mm
1.4 S-tronic	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1245 kg	1820 kg	140 mm
1.8 S-tronic	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1335 kg	1895 kg	140 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1370 kg	1930 kg	140 mm
1.6 S-tronic	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1220 kg	1780 kg	140 mm
3.2 S-tronic	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1525 kg	2085 kg	140 mm
2.0 S-tronic	4214 mm	1765 mm	1421 mm	2578 mm	1475 kg	1975 kg	140 mm

Audi A3 Cargo Space

Cabrio — Audi A3 Cargo Space

Cabrio Audi A3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.4 MT	260 l	674 l
1.6 S-tronic	260 l	674 l
1.6 MT	260 l	674 l
1.8 MT	260 l	674 l
1.6 AT	260 l	674 l
2.0 S-tronic	260 l	674 l
1.2 MT	260 l	674 l
1.6 MT	260 l	674 l
1.9 MT	260 l	674 l
2.0 MT	260 l	674 l
2.0 MT	260 l	674 l
1.8 S-tronic	260 l	674 l
2.0 S-tronic	260 l	674 l

Hatchback 5-door — Audi A3 Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Audi A3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.8 MT	370 l	1100 l
2.0 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l
3.2 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l
1.6 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l
1.9 MT	370 l	1100 l
2.0 MT	370 l	1100 l
2.0 MT	370 l	1100 l
2.0 MT	370 l	1100 l
2.0 MT	370 l	1100 l
2.0 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l
2.0 MT	370 l	1100 l
1.2 MT	370 l	1100 l
1.4 MT	370 l	1100 l
1.6 MT	370 l	1100 l
1.6 MT	370 l	1100 l
1.9 MT	370 l	1100 l
2.0 MT	370 l	1100 l
2.0 MT	370 l	1100 l
1.8 MT	370 l	1100 l
2.0 MT	370 l	1100 l
1.6 MT	370 l	1100 l
1.6 MT	370 l	1100 l
1.9 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l
2.0 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l
1.2 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l
1.4 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l
1.8 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l
2.0 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l
3.2 MT	370 l	1100 l
2.0 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l
2.0 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l
1.6 S-tronic	370 l	1100 l

Hatchback 3-door — Audi A3 Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door Audi A3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.2 MT	350 l	1080 l
2.0 MT	350 l	1080 l
1.6 MT	350 l	1080 l
1.8 MT	350 l	1080 l
2.0 MT	350 l	1080 l
1.6 MT	350 l	1080 l
1.6 MT	350 l	1080 l
1.9 S-tronic	350 l	1080 l
1.9 MT	350 l	1080 l
1.4 MT	350 l	1080 l
1.8 MT	350 l	1080 l
2.0 S-tronic	350 l	1080 l
3.2 MT	350 l	1080 l
1.6 S-tronic	350 l	1080 l
2.0 MT	350 l	1080 l
2.0 MT	350 l	1080 l
2.0 MT	350 l	1080 l
2.0 S-tronic	350 l	1080 l
2.0 MT	350 l	1080 l
2.0 S-tronic	350 l	1080 l
1.2 S-tronic	350 l	1080 l
1.4 S-tronic	350 l	1080 l
1.8 S-tronic	350 l	1080 l
2.0 S-tronic	350 l	1080 l
1.6 S-tronic	350 l	1080 l
3.2 S-tronic	350 l	1080 l
2.0 S-tronic	350 l	1080 l

Audi A3 Trims and Equipment

Audi A3 trim levels sit on top of each technical version, so the same mechanical package can be specified very differently. The 1.2 S-tronic five-door hatchback, for example, comes as Base or Ambition. Base covers the essentials; Ambition typically adds sportier seats, wheels and interior detailing rather than changing the drivetrain.

Audi A3 Trims and Equipment
Modification	Body	Equipment
1.8 S-tronic	Cabrio	Base Cabrio
1.8 S-tronic	Cabrio	Attraction Cabrio
2.0 S-tronic	Cabrio	Base Cabrio
2.0 S-tronic	Cabrio	Ambition Cabrio
1.2 MT	Hatchback 5-door	Ambiente
1.2 MT	Hatchback 5-door	Ambition
1.2 MT	Hatchback 5-door	Base
1.2 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Ambition
1.2 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Base
1.2 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Attraction
1.2 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Sharp
1.4 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Base
1.4 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Sharp
1.8 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Base
1.8 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Attraction
1.8 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Sharp
2.0 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Ambition
3.2 MT	Hatchback 5-door	Ambition
2.0 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Attraction
2.0 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Sharp
2.0 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Base
1.6 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Base
1.6 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Attraction
1.6 S-tronic	Hatchback 5-door	Sharp
1.2 S-tronic	Hatchback 3-door	Base
1.4 S-tronic	Hatchback 3-door	Base
1.4 S-tronic	Hatchback 3-door	Sharp
1.8 S-tronic	Hatchback 3-door	Base
1.8 S-tronic	Hatchback 3-door	Sharp
2.0 S-tronic	Hatchback 3-door	Base
2.0 S-tronic	Hatchback 3-door	Ambition
1.6 S-tronic	Hatchback 3-door	Base
1.6 S-tronic	Hatchback 3-door	Attraction
1.6 S-tronic	Hatchback 3-door	Sharp
3.2 S-tronic	Hatchback 3-door	Base
2.0 S-tronic	Hatchback 3-door	Attraction